RARDC (Bandarawela) - Research and Publications
Ongoing Research
Publications
Ongoing Research
| Title/ Program | Objective | Expected Outcome |
| Phenotyping of recommended pole bean varieties/ breeding lines for adaptation to drought | 1 . Identification of drought tolerance sources in local and exotic germplasm 2. Phenotyping their root and shoot traits 3. Identification of phenotypic traits related to adaptation to drought | Enhance the productivity of bean in drought conditions |
| Evaluation of effect of low P application on crop yield and soil P accumulation | To identify methods to reduce P application avoiding enrichment of soil P levels | Reduction of soil phosphorus accumulation without yield reduction |
| Testing of special fertilizers on Up Country vegetables | To find out effect of special fertilizers on yield and quality of UC vegetables | Reduce overuse of fertilizers |
| Screening of tomato germplasm for bacterial wilt resistance | To identify resistant/ tolerant/ susceptible tomato germplasm | Enhance the productivity of tomato by reducing disease |
| In-silico analysis of molecular markers to be used in screening of tomato germplasm for biotic and abiotic stresses | To identify markers to be used in MABB | Enhance the productivity of tomato by reducing disease |
| Testing of degree day model for regional prediction of whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) population and timing pest management practices. | To evaluate the possibility of utilization of degree day model for effective management of whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) in pole bean | Use degree-day model as a predictive tool for Bemisia tabaci activity in the field and to timing management |
| Effect of eco-friendly insect screens as physical barriers to reduce pest problems in cabbage | To evaluate the efficacy and financial feasibility of insect exclusion nets on pest population and yield of cabbage | Enhance the productivity of cabbage by reducing pest damage |
| Screening of insecticides against major insect pests of vegetables/ floricultural crops in UCIMZ | To test bio efficacy of new insecticides/miticides against major insect pests of vegetables/floricultural crops | Availability of effective and low toxic insecticides to manage insect pests of vegetables |
| Effect of different pruning systems on sweet pepper production in poly-tunnel | To increase fruit quality and yield | Produce export quality sweet peppers |
| Screening fungicides against major diseases of vegetables/ floricultural crops in UCIMZ | To test the bio efficacy of new fungicides | Availability of effective and safe fungicides |
| Evaluation of different growing systems to reduce pests/ diseases and improve quality and yield in rose cultivation | To identify best rose growing system | Improved quality and quantity of rose flowers |
| Effect of exogenous application of salicylic acid and active yeast on bean under drought stress | To increase the yield at low moisture stress | Enhance the productivity of bean in drought conditions |
| Effect of different soil amendments on soil moisture retention and growth of bean. | To increase moisture retention, germination and survivability | Enhance the productivity of bean in drought conditions |
| Evaluation of exotic tomato , cucumber and sweet pepper varieties in poly-tunnel/open field | To identify best exotic vegetable varieties for commercial cultivation | Increased availability of vegetables |
Publications
- T Mahalingam, W Chen, CS Rajapakse, KP Somachandra Renuka Nilmini Attanayake. 2020. Genetic Diversity and Recombination in the Plant Pathogen Sclerotinia sclerotiorum Detected in Sri Lanka. Pathogens 9 (4), 306
- T Mahalingam, CSK Rajapakse, KP Somachandra, RN Attanayake. 2020. Carbon source dependent-anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) mitigates the sclerotial germination of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. Tropical Plant Pathology, 1-12
- T Mahalingam, KP Somachandra, C Rajapakse, R Attanayake. 2020. Efficacy of anaerobic soil disinfestation on the germination of sclerotia of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP) 2018: Plant Health in a Global Economy
- Senanayake, N.S., Somachandra, K.P., Hadji, T.K.A.I., Kularathne, K.D.M., Dharmasena, A. (2019). Stump suckers as planting materials in cabbage cultivation. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture
- M.N.Dissanayake, W.M.W.S.Marapana, H.G.B.Darshana, O.W.S.H.Ariyathilaka, T.M.V.J.Kumarasinghe. (2019). Heterosis Amoung Pole Bean Genotypes for Yield and Yield Associated Traits. Proceeding of the International Research Conference, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla.
- Jayasekara, E.A.E.S.S., Somachandra, K.P., Gunawardhana, K.K.N.N., Somasiri, G.A.R., Gunasekara, W.M.S. 2019. Preliminary validation of potato late blight forecasting models to predict the initial occurrence of disease and its management by fungicide spraying. Annals of the Department of Agriculture.
- Pavithrani Y.L.B. and Fonseka H.D. (2019). Effect of harvesting time on the seed yield and quality of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.).
- Y.L.B.Pavithrani, H.D.Fonseka. (2019). Effect of Harvesting time on the seed yield and quality of common bean for seed production (Phasiolus vulgaris L.). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.
- Hadji, T.K.A.I., Somachandra, K.P., Weligamage, S.S., Nishantha, K.M.D.W.P., Senanayake, N.S., Kularathne, K.D.M., Gamage, H.G.C.W.,Dharmasena, A., Marasinghe, J.P. and Priyadarshani , S.D.K.. (2019). Evaluation of management strategies of Tutaabsoluta(Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in tomato.
- Dissanayake, R.N., Marapana, W.M.W.S., Darshana, H.G.B., Ariyathilaka, O.W.S.H. and Kumarasingha, T.M.V.J. 2019. Heterosis among pole bean genotypes for yield and yield associated traits.
- Pavithrani, Y.L.B, and Piyasena, H.M.(2018). Effect of plant spacing on seed yield and yield contributing parameters of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.).
- Premachandra, K.J. a, Gamage, G.G.S.U.,Perera, P.I.P. (2018) .In Vitro screening of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) germplasm for water stress condition induced by polyethylene glycol. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture
- Kularathna, K.D.M.,Somachandra, K.P., Jayasekara, E.A.E.S.S. and Dissanayaka, M.L.M.C.(2018).Strain diversity and host range variability of Sclerotinia sclerotiarum the white mould pathogen of cabbage.
- Dissanayake, R.M.N., Nakandala, N.D.U.S., Nawanjana, P.W.I., Rathnayake, R.M.S.K., Senavirathna, H.M.T.N., Senevirathne, R.W.K.M., Wijesundara, W.M.D.A., Ranaweera L.T., Ariyathilaka, O.W.S.H., Weebadde, C.K and Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S. (2018).Diversity analysis of selected Solanum species in Sri Lanka using molecular and morphological descriptors.
- Gamage, G.G.S.U., Udage, A.C., Alwis, L.M.H.R., Marapana, W.M.W.S. and Ariyathilake, O.W.S.H. (2018). Gamma radiation sensitivity and effective dosage for seeds of tomato variety Katugastota Wilt Resistant.
- Jayamanne J.M.D.D.E., Hapuhinna, H.K.G.I.S.B.,Kumarasinghe, H.K.M.S.,Elangeswaran, A.,Dharmasena, H.M.V.S., Dharshana, A.M.R. and Jayasinghe, C.D. (2018). A vertical growing method for seed potato (Solanum tuberosum) production.
- Jayasekara, E.A.E.S.S., Somachandra, K.P.,Gunasekara, W.M.S., Somasiri, G.A.R. and Gunawardena K.K.N.N. (2018). Intercropping for the management of rust and angular leaf spot in bean.
- Dissanayaka, N.B.U. Somachandra, K.P., Abeykoon A.J.M.A.C. and Chandrasena W.M.H.P. (2018). Effect of propagation media on rooting of Chrysanthemum morifolium stem cuttings: Alternative substrate for propagation via stem cuttings.
- A.Shirani,M.M.Mubian,J.A.Samanthi,Thayamini ,H.Seran. (2018). Effect of Different Levels of Sugar and Incubation Temperature on Microtuberization of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). International Potato Symposium, 149-156.
- A.E.S.S.Jayasekara, K.P.Somachandra, W.M.S.Gunasekara, G.A.R.Somasiri, K.K.N.N.Gunawardhana. (2018). Intercropping for the Management of Rust and Angular Leaf Spot in Bean. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 20.
- G.S.U.Gamage,A.C.Udage,L.M.H.R.Alwis,W.M.W.S.Marapana,O.W.S.H.Ariyathilake. (2018). Gamma Radiation Sensitivity and Effective Dosage for Seeds of Tomato Variety Katugastota Wilt Resistant. Tropical Agriculture, VOL.166(2).
- D.M.Kularathna, K.P.Somachandra, E.A.E.S.S.Jayasekara, M.L.M.C.Dissanayake. (2018). Strain Diversity and Host Range Variability of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, the White Mould Pathogen of Cabbage. Tropical Agriculture, VOL.166(2).
- J.Premachandra,G.G.S.U.Gamage,P.I.P.Perera. (2018). In-Vitro Screening of Tomato ( Solanum Lycopersicum L.) Germplasm for water Stress Condition Induced by Polyethylene Glycol. Agriculture Research Symposium, 266-270.
- M.N.Dissanayake,N.D.U.Nalakalanda,P.W.I.Nawanjana,R.M.S.K.Rathnayake,H.M.T.N.Senavirathna,R.W.K.M.Senavirathne,W.M.D.A.Wijesundara. (2018). Diversity Analysis of Selected Solanum Species in Sri Lanka using Molecular and Morphological Descriptors. Thirtieth Annual Congress of the PGIA.
- T Mahalingam, BMA Guruge, KP Somachandra, E Jayasekara, Renuka Nilmini Attanayake. 2018. Phenotypic variation of cabbage white mold pathogen, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in the upcountry commercial cabbage fields in Sri Lanka. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka 46 (2)
- T Mahalingam, KP Somachandra, CSK Rajapakse, RN Attanayake. 2018. Evaluation of fungicide resistance of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum causing cabbage white mold in Sri Lanka. International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017. Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
- AbeykoonA.J.M.A. and Chandrasena W. M. P. H. (2018). “පිපුනුමලේරුව – ෆියුසියා”.
- B.U.Dissanayake,K.P.Somachandra,A.J.M.A.C. Abeykoon,W.M.H.P.Chandrasena. (2018). Effect of Propagation Media on Rooting of Chrysanthemum Morifolium stem Cutting: Analternative Substrate for Propagation Via Stem Cutting. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 20:163.
- Edirimanna, I.C.S., Dharmasena, H.M.V.S. and Darshana, A.M.R. (2017). A case study on current status and emerging challenges of protected Agriculture in Badulla district.
- Hadji, T.K.A.I., Somachandra, K.P., Kamalinie, S.N., Kularathne, K.D.M. and Senanayake, N.S. (2017). Small-scale farmers’ perception on pesticide usage: a case study from intensive vegetable growing areas in Welimada, Sri Lanka.
- Jayamanne, J.M.D.D.E., Fonseka, H.H., Nissanka, S.P., Jayasinghe, C.D., Darmasena, H.M.V.S., Darshana, A.M.R. and Samaraweera, S.M.U.I. (2017). Yield and Quality evaluation of potato varieties (Solanumtuberosum) grown in different agro-ecological regions.
- Jayasekara, E.A.E.S.S., Somachandra, K.P., Gunawardhana, K.K.N.N., Somasiri, G.A.R. and Gunasekara, W.M.S. (2017). Preliminary validation of potato late blight forecasting models to predict the initial occurrence of disease and its management by fungicide spraying.
- Pavithrani, Y. L. B., Wijewardhana, K.G.U and Ariyarathne, J.D. (2017). Preliminary agronomic evaluation of quinoa(Chenopodium quinoaWilld.) In up country intermediate zone Sri Lanka
- L.B.Pavithrani,K.G.U.Wijewardhane,J.D.Ariyarathne. (2017). Preliminary Agronomic Evaluation of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa willd.) in Up Country Intermediate Zone in Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 19(2):228-231.
- M.H.R.Alwis, R.M.N.Dissanayake, S.S. Udumann. (2017). Comparison of Germplasm Diversity in Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Collected in 2010 and 2016 from Badulla and Nuwara Eliya District. Proceeding of the International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla.
- Y.L.B.Pavithrani, K.G.U.Wijewardhane, J.D.Ariyarathne. (2017). Preliminary Agronomic Evaluation of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) in up Country Intermediate Zone in Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture , 228-231.
- A.E.S.S.Jayasekara, K.P.Somachandra, K.K.N.N.Gunawardhana, G.A.R.Somasiri, W.M.S.Gunasekara. (2017). Preliminary validation of Potato Late Blight Forecasting Models to Predict the Initial Occurrence of Disease and its Management by Fungicide Spraying. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 19:72-83.
- M.N.Dissanayake,H.G.B.Darshana,W.M.W.S.Marapana. (2017). Genetic Diversity analysis of Brinjal (Solannum melonginn L.) Accessions Grown in Up Country Intermediate Zone of Sri Lanka Using Morphological Traits. Annuals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 19(2):138-145.
- K.A.I.Hadji, K.P.Somachandra, S.N.Kamalanie, K.D.M.Kularathne, N.S.Senanayake. (2017). Small- Scale Farmers’ Perception on Pesticide Usage: A Case Study From Intensive Vegetable Growing Areas in Welimada, Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 19 (2): 269-273.
- M.D.D.E.Jayamanne,H.H.Fonseka,S.P.Nissanka,C.D.Jayasinghe,H.M.V.S.Dharmasena,A.M.Dharshana,S.M.U.I.Samaraweera. (2017). Yield and quality Evaluation of Potato varieties (Solanum tuberosum) Grown in Different Agro-Ecological Regions. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 19:176-193.
- A.Shirani,A.Samanthi. (2012). A Simple Mass Propagation Protocol for Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila paniculata L.). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 14:125-133.
- A.Shirani,J.A.Samanthi. (2008). Effect of Jasmonic Acid on Microtuber Production of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). International Potato Symposium, 143-148.
- A.Shirani,J.A.Samanthi,M.M.Nugaliyadde. (2008). Tissue Culture Technique for Seed Potato Production and its Achievement in Sri Lanka. Global Potato Conference.
- A.E.S.S.Jayasekara, K.P.Somachandra. (n.d.). Common Diseases of Crops Grown in Poly-tunnel in Up Country Intermediate Zone and their Management.
- A.E.S.S.Jayasekara, K.P.Somachandra, G.D.G.Chathurani, K.K.N.N.Gunawardhana. (2015). Response of selected Cultivars and Fungicides on Chrysanthemum White Rust, Caused by Puccinia Horiana (henn). National Symposium of Floriculture Research.
- A.E.S.S.Jayasekara, K.P.Somachandra, W.M.S.Gunasekara, K.K.N.N.Gunawardhana, G.A.R.Somasiri. (2016). An action Threshold and a fungicide Spraying Schedule for Rust and Angular Leaf Spot in Bean. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture , 18:241-244.
- K.E.C.Nayana, D.M.R.Dassanayake, M.M.U.De Silva. (2016). Relationship Between Climate Factors, Flowering And Fruit Set of Asian Pear (Pyrus Pyrifolia). Annual of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 18:286.
- K.E.C.Nayana, D.M.R.Dassanayake, Y.L.B.Pavithrani, M.A.L.N.Mallawaarachchi. (2016). Evaluation of Fruiting Ability and Fruit Quality Through Different Training System of Apple. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 18:139-143.
- D.G.Chathurani,K.P.Somachandra,S.N.Kamalinie,A.J.M.A.Abeykoon. (2015). Presents Status of Floriculture Industry in Badulla District. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 17:315-320.
- D.G.Chathurani,K.P.Somachndra,A.J.M.A.Abeykoon. (2015). Manipulation of Day Length to Control Flowering in Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Morifolium Ramat). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 17:382A.
- A.Samanthi,A.J.M.A.Abeykoon,W.M.H.P.Chandrasena,G.D.G.Chathurani,K.P.Somachandra. (2015). A Simplified Method for Rapid Multiplication of Lily Plantlets in-vitro. National Symposium on Floriculture Research.
- A.Samanthi,G.D.G.Chathurangani,K.P.Somachandra. (2015). Use of Low Cost Alternatives to Micro Propagation of Floricultural Crops in Household Level. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 17:364.
- G.S.U.Gamage,H.M.P.Pushpika,W.A.J.M.De Costa,M.M.Nugaliyadde. (2015). Effect of Cold Storage Duration of Seed Tubers on the Growth and Yield Performance of Potato Variety Granola. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 17:111-113.
- N.B.U.Dissanayake,G.D.G.Chathurani,W.M.H.P.Chandrasena,A.J.M.A.C. Abeykoon,J.A.Samanthi. (2016). Morphological Characterization of Gerber (Gerbera jamesonii L.) Accessions at Regional Agriculture Research and Development Center, Bandarawela. National Symposium on Floriculture Research.
- T.K.A.I.Hadji, K.P.Somachndra, G.D.G.Chathurani, J.M.S.K.Jayaweera, K.D.M.Kularathne, R.M.Leelawathie. (2016). Bio-Efficacy of Botanical Extracts Against Aphid Population in Roses and Chrysanthemum. National Symposium of Floriculture Research.
- M.H.P.Chandrasena,A.J.M.A.Abeykoon,J.A.Samanthi,G.D.G.Chathurani,K.M.S.Kodikara. (2015). Response of NPK on Flower Yield of Symphytotricum Lanceolatum in Commercial Cultivation. National Symposium on Floriculture Research.
- K.M.S.Kodikara, R.M.R.K.Ramanayake, K.P.Somachandra, S.M.K.G.Yatagama, C.P.Udawatte. (2015). An Appropriate Extraction Method to Determine Plant Available Phosphorus in Agricultural Soils of the Up- Country Intermediate Zone of Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 17:10-13.
- Y.L.B.Pavithrani, H.M.Piyasena. (2018). Effect of plant spacing on seed yield and yield contributing parameters of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.
- Y.L.B.Pavithrani, C.J.Karunarathne, K.P.Somachandra. (2016). Effect of minimum temperature fluctuation during dormancy period on total harvestable yield of pear (Pyrus Pyrifolia) in up Country Intermediate Zone of Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 237-240.
- K.P.Somachndra,G.D.G.Chathurani,A.J.M.A.Abeykoon. (2013). The Influence of Gibberellic Acid on Flower Production and Quality of Cut Chrysanthemum Under Poly Tunnel Conditions. National Symposium on Floriculture Research.
- K.M.S.Kodikara, K.A.N.K.Darmasiri. (2013). A Simplifies Structure (Hanging Bucket) for Pre Basic Seed Production of Potato. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 15:383.
- K.P.Somachandra, G.A.R.Somasiri, W.M.S.Gunasekara. (2013). Pinus (Pinus Caribaea) Needles as a Substrate Constituent in Soilless Media of Tomato in Projected Culture. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 15:375.
- K.P.Somachandra, W.M.S.Gunasekara, G.A.R.Somasiri. (2012). Response of Cabbage Varieties to Soft Rot(Erwinia Carotovora) and Black Rot (Xanthomonas Campestris) Diseases. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 14:161-172.
- R.S.S.Gunasinghe,L.M.H.R.Alwis,H.M.P.S.Kumari,J.A.Samanthi. (2012). Improvement of Micro-tuber Production Protocol for Potato Variety Granola to Increase Quality and Quantity of Micro-tubers. Proceeding of Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University.
- Umesha Dheerasinghe,D.A.Shirani,P.E.Kaliyadasa,J.A.Samanthi. (2011). A Protocol for in-vitro Propagation of Hybrid Limonium. National Symposium on Floriculture Research.
- M.P.S.Kumari,J.A.Samanthi,H.A.L.H.K.Herath,K.R.S.C.B.Kahawandala ,M.M.Nugaliyadde. (2014). In-Vitro Propagation of Statice (Limonium Sinuatum). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 16:387.
- M.P.S.Kumari,S.K.Wasala,J.A.Samanthi,K.R.S.C.B.Kahawandala,B.M.J.Pusweldeniya,N.M.Ubeysekara,M.M.Nugaliyadde. (2013). Characterization of Eight Eco-Population Types of the Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L) Variety, Granola, Collected from Up Country Region of Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 15:263-272.
- A.Samanthi,H.M.P.S.Kumari,H.A.L.H.K.Herath,A.Shirani,M.M.Nugaliyadde. (2013). Development of in-Vitro Establishment and Multiplication Technology From Gerbera Flower Buds. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 15:305-309.
- A.Samanthi,H.M.P.S.Kumari,H.A.L.H.K.Herath,K.R.S.C.B.Kahawandala ,M.M.Nugaliyadde. (2014). In-Vitro Regeneration of Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Morifolium L.) Using Nodal Segments and Immature Flowers Buds. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 16:375.
- M.D.D.E.Jayamanna,H.K.G.I.S.B.Hapuhinna,H.K.M.S.K.Kumarasinghe,A.Elangeswarana,H.M.V.S.Dharmasena,A.M.R.Darshana,C.D.Jayasinghe. (2010). A vertical Growing Method for Seed Potato (Solanum Tuberosum) Production. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 20.
- M.D.D.E.Jayamanna, H.M.V.S.Dharmasena. (2013). Suitability and Economic Impact of Intercropping Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.) and Maize (Zea Maize L.) in Uplands During Yala Season in the Up Country Intermediate Zone. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 15:365.
- M.D.D.E.Jayamanne, H.M.V.S.Dharmasena. (2010). Effect of Plant Density on Yield And Quality of Capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) in Up Country Intermediate Zone. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 12:277-281.
- M.D.D.E.Jayamanne,A.Elangeshawaran,K.D.Harris,H.M.V.S.Dharmasena. (2015). Market Demand for Head Size of Cabbage and Suitable Plant Spacing for Down Sizing it to Meet the Demand. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 17:144-153.
- K.M.S.Kodikara, K.P.Somachandra, S.M.Wijesundara. (2008). Potential of Rooted Suckers of Hybrid Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) Under Projected Culture. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture , 10:73-80.
- N.S.Senanayake, K.P.Somachandra, T.K.A.I.Hadji, K.D.M.Kularathna, A.Dharmasena. (n.d.). Stump Suckers as Planting Materials in Cabbage Cultivation.
Publications
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Publications Soil Science
Publications
- T Mahalingam, W Chen, CS Rajapakse, KP Somachandra Renuka Nilmini Attanayake. 2020. Genetic Diversity and Recombination in the Plant Pathogen Sclerotinia sclerotiorum Detected in Sri Lanka. Pathogens 9 (4), 306
- T Mahalingam, CSK Rajapakse, KP Somachandra, RN Attanayake. 2020. Carbon source dependent-anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) mitigates the sclerotial germination of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. Tropical Plant Pathology, 1-12
- T Mahalingam, KP Somachandra, C Rajapakse, R Attanayake. 2020. Efficacy of anaerobic soil disinfestation on the germination of sclerotia of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP) 2018: Plant Health in a Global Economy
- Senanayake, N.S., Somachandra, K.P., Hadji, T.K.A.I., Kularathne, K.D.M., Dharmasena, A. (2019). Stump suckers as planting materials in cabbage cultivation. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture
- M.N.Dissanayake, W.M.W.S.Marapana, H.G.B.Darshana, O.W.S.H.Ariyathilaka, T.M.V.J.Kumarasinghe. (2019). Heterosis Amoung Pole Bean Genotypes for Yield and Yield Associated Traits. Proceeding of the International Research Conference, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla.
- Jayasekara, E.A.E.S.S., Somachandra, K.P., Gunawardhana, K.K.N.N., Somasiri, G.A.R., Gunasekara, W.M.S. 2019. Preliminary validation of potato late blight forecasting models to predict the initial occurrence of disease and its management by fungicide spraying. Annals of the Department of Agriculture.
- Pavithrani Y.L.B. and Fonseka H.D. (2019). Effect of harvesting time on the seed yield and quality of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.).
- Y.L.B.Pavithrani, H.D.Fonseka. (2019). Effect of Harvesting time on the seed yield and quality of common bean for seed production (Phasiolus vulgaris L.). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.
- Hadji, T.K.A.I., Somachandra, K.P., Weligamage, S.S., Nishantha, K.M.D.W.P., Senanayake, N.S., Kularathne, K.D.M., Gamage, H.G.C.W.,Dharmasena, A., Marasinghe, J.P. and Priyadarshani , S.D.K.. (2019). Evaluation of management strategies of Tutaabsoluta(Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in tomato.
- Dissanayake, R.N., Marapana, W.M.W.S., Darshana, H.G.B., Ariyathilaka, O.W.S.H. and Kumarasingha, T.M.V.J. 2019. Heterosis among pole bean genotypes for yield and yield associated traits.
- Pavithrani, Y.L.B, and Piyasena, H.M.(2018). Effect of plant spacing on seed yield and yield contributing parameters of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.).
- Premachandra, K.J. a, Gamage, G.G.S.U.,Perera, P.I.P. (2018) .In Vitro screening of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) germplasm for water stress condition induced by polyethylene glycol. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture
- Kularathna, K.D.M.,Somachandra, K.P., Jayasekara, E.A.E.S.S. and Dissanayaka, M.L.M.C.(2018).Strain diversity and host range variability of Sclerotinia sclerotiarum the white mould pathogen of cabbage.
- Dissanayake, R.M.N., Nakandala, N.D.U.S., Nawanjana, P.W.I., Rathnayake, R.M.S.K., Senavirathna, H.M.T.N., Senevirathne, R.W.K.M., Wijesundara, W.M.D.A., Ranaweera L.T., Ariyathilaka, O.W.S.H., Weebadde, C.K and Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S. (2018).Diversity analysis of selected Solanum species in Sri Lanka using molecular and morphological descriptors.
- Gamage, G.G.S.U., Udage, A.C., Alwis, L.M.H.R., Marapana, W.M.W.S. and Ariyathilake, O.W.S.H. (2018). Gamma radiation sensitivity and effective dosage for seeds of tomato variety Katugastota Wilt Resistant.
- Jayamanne J.M.D.D.E., Hapuhinna, H.K.G.I.S.B.,Kumarasinghe, H.K.M.S.,Elangeswaran, A.,Dharmasena, H.M.V.S., Dharshana, A.M.R. and Jayasinghe, C.D. (2018). A vertical growing method for seed potato (Solanum tuberosum) production.
- Jayasekara, E.A.E.S.S., Somachandra, K.P.,Gunasekara, W.M.S., Somasiri, G.A.R. and Gunawardena K.K.N.N. (2018). Intercropping for the management of rust and angular leaf spot in bean.
- Dissanayaka, N.B.U. Somachandra, K.P., Abeykoon A.J.M.A.C. and Chandrasena W.M.H.P. (2018). Effect of propagation media on rooting of Chrysanthemum morifolium stem cuttings: Alternative substrate for propagation via stem cuttings.
- A.Shirani,M.M.Mubian,J.A.Samanthi,Thayamini ,H.Seran. (2018). Effect of Different Levels of Sugar and Incubation Temperature on Microtuberization of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). International Potato Symposium, 149-156.
- A.E.S.S.Jayasekara, K.P.Somachandra, W.M.S.Gunasekara, G.A.R.Somasiri, K.K.N.N.Gunawardhana. (2018). Intercropping for the Management of Rust and Angular Leaf Spot in Bean. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 20.
- G.S.U.Gamage,A.C.Udage,L.M.H.R.Alwis,W.M.W.S.Marapana,O.W.S.H.Ariyathilake. (2018). Gamma Radiation Sensitivity and Effective Dosage for Seeds of Tomato Variety Katugastota Wilt Resistant. Tropical Agriculture, VOL.166(2).
- D.M.Kularathna, K.P.Somachandra, E.A.E.S.S.Jayasekara, M.L.M.C.Dissanayake. (2018). Strain Diversity and Host Range Variability of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, the White Mould Pathogen of Cabbage. Tropical Agriculture, VOL.166(2).
- J.Premachandra,G.G.S.U.Gamage,P.I.P.Perera. (2018). In-Vitro Screening of Tomato ( Solanum Lycopersicum L.) Germplasm for water Stress Condition Induced by Polyethylene Glycol. Agriculture Research Symposium, 266-270.
- M.N.Dissanayake,N.D.U.Nalakalanda,P.W.I.Nawanjana,R.M.S.K.Rathnayake,H.M.T.N.Senavirathna,R.W.K.M.Senavirathne,W.M.D.A.Wijesundara. (2018). Diversity Analysis of Selected Solanum Species in Sri Lanka using Molecular and Morphological Descriptors. Thirtieth Annual Congress of the PGIA.
- T Mahalingam, BMA Guruge, KP Somachandra, E Jayasekara, Renuka Nilmini Attanayake. 2018. Phenotypic variation of cabbage white mold pathogen, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in the upcountry commercial cabbage fields in Sri Lanka. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka 46 (2)
- T Mahalingam, KP Somachandra, CSK Rajapakse, RN Attanayake. 2018. Evaluation of fungicide resistance of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum causing cabbage white mold in Sri Lanka. International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017. Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
- AbeykoonA.J.M.A. and Chandrasena W. M. P. H. (2018). “පිපුනුමලේරුව – ෆියුසියා”.
- B.U.Dissanayake,K.P.Somachandra,A.J.M.A.C. Abeykoon,W.M.H.P.Chandrasena. (2018). Effect of Propagation Media on Rooting of Chrysanthemum Morifolium stem Cutting: Analternative Substrate for Propagation Via Stem Cutting. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 20:163.
- Edirimanna, I.C.S., Dharmasena, H.M.V.S. and Darshana, A.M.R. (2017). A case study on current status and emerging challenges of protected Agriculture in Badulla district.
- Hadji, T.K.A.I., Somachandra, K.P., Kamalinie, S.N., Kularathne, K.D.M. and Senanayake, N.S. (2017). Small-scale farmers’ perception on pesticide usage: a case study from intensive vegetable growing areas in Welimada, Sri Lanka.
- Jayamanne, J.M.D.D.E., Fonseka, H.H., Nissanka, S.P., Jayasinghe, C.D., Darmasena, H.M.V.S., Darshana, A.M.R. and Samaraweera, S.M.U.I. (2017). Yield and Quality evaluation of potato varieties (Solanumtuberosum) grown in different agro-ecological regions.
- Jayasekara, E.A.E.S.S., Somachandra, K.P., Gunawardhana, K.K.N.N., Somasiri, G.A.R. and Gunasekara, W.M.S. (2017). Preliminary validation of potato late blight forecasting models to predict the initial occurrence of disease and its management by fungicide spraying.
- Pavithrani, Y. L. B., Wijewardhana, K.G.U and Ariyarathne, J.D. (2017). Preliminary agronomic evaluation of quinoa(Chenopodium quinoaWilld.) In up country intermediate zone Sri Lanka
- L.B.Pavithrani,K.G.U.Wijewardhane,J.D.Ariyarathne. (2017). Preliminary Agronomic Evaluation of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa willd.) in Up Country Intermediate Zone in Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 19(2):228-231.
- M.H.R.Alwis, R.M.N.Dissanayake, S.S. Udumann. (2017). Comparison of Germplasm Diversity in Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Collected in 2010 and 2016 from Badulla and Nuwara Eliya District. Proceeding of the International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla.
- Y.L.B.Pavithrani, K.G.U.Wijewardhane, J.D.Ariyarathne. (2017). Preliminary Agronomic Evaluation of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) in up Country Intermediate Zone in Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture , 228-231.
- A.E.S.S.Jayasekara, K.P.Somachandra, K.K.N.N.Gunawardhana, G.A.R.Somasiri, W.M.S.Gunasekara. (2017). Preliminary validation of Potato Late Blight Forecasting Models to Predict the Initial Occurrence of Disease and its Management by Fungicide Spraying. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 19:72-83.
- M.N.Dissanayake,H.G.B.Darshana,W.M.W.S.Marapana. (2017). Genetic Diversity analysis of Brinjal (Solannum melonginn L.) Accessions Grown in Up Country Intermediate Zone of Sri Lanka Using Morphological Traits. Annuals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 19(2):138-145.
- K.A.I.Hadji, K.P.Somachandra, S.N.Kamalanie, K.D.M.Kularathne, N.S.Senanayake. (2017). Small- Scale Farmers’ Perception on Pesticide Usage: A Case Study From Intensive Vegetable Growing Areas in Welimada, Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 19 (2): 269-273.
- M.D.D.E.Jayamanne,H.H.Fonseka,S.P.Nissanka,C.D.Jayasinghe,H.M.V.S.Dharmasena,A.M.Dharshana,S.M.U.I.Samaraweera. (2017). Yield and quality Evaluation of Potato varieties (Solanum tuberosum) Grown in Different Agro-Ecological Regions. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 19:176-193.
- A.Shirani,A.Samanthi. (2012). A Simple Mass Propagation Protocol for Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila paniculata L.). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 14:125-133.
- A.Shirani,J.A.Samanthi. (2008). Effect of Jasmonic Acid on Microtuber Production of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). International Potato Symposium, 143-148.
- A.Shirani,J.A.Samanthi,M.M.Nugaliyadde. (2008). Tissue Culture Technique for Seed Potato Production and its Achievement in Sri Lanka. Global Potato Conference.
- A.E.S.S.Jayasekara, K.P.Somachandra. (n.d.). Common Diseases of Crops Grown in Poly-tunnel in Up Country Intermediate Zone and their Management.
- A.E.S.S.Jayasekara, K.P.Somachandra, G.D.G.Chathurani, K.K.N.N.Gunawardhana. (2015). Response of selected Cultivars and Fungicides on Chrysanthemum White Rust, Caused by Puccinia Horiana (henn). National Symposium of Floriculture Research.
- A.E.S.S.Jayasekara, K.P.Somachandra, W.M.S.Gunasekara, K.K.N.N.Gunawardhana, G.A.R.Somasiri. (2016). An action Threshold and a fungicide Spraying Schedule for Rust and Angular Leaf Spot in Bean. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture , 18:241-244.
- K.E.C.Nayana, D.M.R.Dassanayake, M.M.U.De Silva. (2016). Relationship Between Climate Factors, Flowering And Fruit Set of Asian Pear (Pyrus Pyrifolia). Annual of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 18:286.
- K.E.C.Nayana, D.M.R.Dassanayake, Y.L.B.Pavithrani, M.A.L.N.Mallawaarachchi. (2016). Evaluation of Fruiting Ability and Fruit Quality Through Different Training System of Apple. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 18:139-143.
- D.G.Chathurani,K.P.Somachandra,S.N.Kamalinie,A.J.M.A.Abeykoon. (2015). Presents Status of Floriculture Industry in Badulla District. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 17:315-320.
- D.G.Chathurani,K.P.Somachndra,A.J.M.A.Abeykoon. (2015). Manipulation of Day Length to Control Flowering in Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Morifolium Ramat). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 17:382A.
- A.Samanthi,A.J.M.A.Abeykoon,W.M.H.P.Chandrasena,G.D.G.Chathurani,K.P.Somachandra. (2015). A Simplified Method for Rapid Multiplication of Lily Plantlets in-vitro. National Symposium on Floriculture Research.
- A.Samanthi,G.D.G.Chathurangani,K.P.Somachandra. (2015). Use of Low Cost Alternatives to Micro Propagation of Floricultural Crops in Household Level. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 17:364.
- G.S.U.Gamage,H.M.P.Pushpika,W.A.J.M.De Costa,M.M.Nugaliyadde. (2015). Effect of Cold Storage Duration of Seed Tubers on the Growth and Yield Performance of Potato Variety Granola. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 17:111-113.
- N.B.U.Dissanayake,G.D.G.Chathurani,W.M.H.P.Chandrasena,A.J.M.A.C. Abeykoon,J.A.Samanthi. (2016). Morphological Characterization of Gerber (Gerbera jamesonii L.) Accessions at Regional Agriculture Research and Development Center, Bandarawela. National Symposium on Floriculture Research.
- T.K.A.I.Hadji, K.P.Somachndra, G.D.G.Chathurani, J.M.S.K.Jayaweera, K.D.M.Kularathne, R.M.Leelawathie. (2016). Bio-Efficacy of Botanical Extracts Against Aphid Population in Roses and Chrysanthemum. National Symposium of Floriculture Research.
- M.H.P.Chandrasena,A.J.M.A.Abeykoon,J.A.Samanthi,G.D.G.Chathurani,K.M.S.Kodikara. (2015). Response of NPK on Flower Yield of Symphytotricum Lanceolatum in Commercial Cultivation. National Symposium on Floriculture Research.
- K.M.S.Kodikara, R.M.R.K.Ramanayake, K.P.Somachandra, S.M.K.G.Yatagama, C.P.Udawatte. (2015). An Appropriate Extraction Method to Determine Plant Available Phosphorus in Agricultural Soils of the Up- Country Intermediate Zone of Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 17:10-13.
- Y.L.B.Pavithrani, H.M.Piyasena. (2018). Effect of plant spacing on seed yield and yield contributing parameters of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.
- Y.L.B.Pavithrani, C.J.Karunarathne, K.P.Somachandra. (2016). Effect of minimum temperature fluctuation during dormancy period on total harvestable yield of pear (Pyrus Pyrifolia) in up Country Intermediate Zone of Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 237-240.
- K.P.Somachndra,G.D.G.Chathurani,A.J.M.A.Abeykoon. (2013). The Influence of Gibberellic Acid on Flower Production and Quality of Cut Chrysanthemum Under Poly Tunnel Conditions. National Symposium on Floriculture Research.
- K.M.S.Kodikara, K.A.N.K.Darmasiri. (2013). A Simplifies Structure (Hanging Bucket) for Pre Basic Seed Production of Potato. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 15:383.
- K.P.Somachandra, G.A.R.Somasiri, W.M.S.Gunasekara. (2013). Pinus (Pinus Caribaea) Needles as a Substrate Constituent in Soilless Media of Tomato in Projected Culture. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 15:375.
- K.P.Somachandra, W.M.S.Gunasekara, G.A.R.Somasiri. (2012). Response of Cabbage Varieties to Soft Rot(Erwinia Carotovora) and Black Rot (Xanthomonas Campestris) Diseases. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 14:161-172.
- R.S.S.Gunasinghe,L.M.H.R.Alwis,H.M.P.S.Kumari,J.A.Samanthi. (2012). Improvement of Micro-tuber Production Protocol for Potato Variety Granola to Increase Quality and Quantity of Micro-tubers. Proceeding of Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University.
- Umesha Dheerasinghe,D.A.Shirani,P.E.Kaliyadasa,J.A.Samanthi. (2011). A Protocol for in-vitro Propagation of Hybrid Limonium. National Symposium on Floriculture Research.
- M.P.S.Kumari,J.A.Samanthi,H.A.L.H.K.Herath,K.R.S.C.B.Kahawandala ,M.M.Nugaliyadde. (2014). In-Vitro Propagation of Statice (Limonium Sinuatum). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 16:387.
- M.P.S.Kumari,S.K.Wasala,J.A.Samanthi,K.R.S.C.B.Kahawandala,B.M.J.Pusweldeniya,N.M.Ubeysekara,M.M.Nugaliyadde. (2013). Characterization of Eight Eco-Population Types of the Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L) Variety, Granola, Collected from Up Country Region of Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 15:263-272.
- A.Samanthi,H.M.P.S.Kumari,H.A.L.H.K.Herath,A.Shirani,M.M.Nugaliyadde. (2013). Development of in-Vitro Establishment and Multiplication Technology From Gerbera Flower Buds. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 15:305-309.
- A.Samanthi,H.M.P.S.Kumari,H.A.L.H.K.Herath,K.R.S.C.B.Kahawandala ,M.M.Nugaliyadde. (2014). In-Vitro Regeneration of Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Morifolium L.) Using Nodal Segments and Immature Flowers Buds. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 16:375.
- M.D.D.E.Jayamanna,H.K.G.I.S.B.Hapuhinna,H.K.M.S.K.Kumarasinghe,A.Elangeswarana,H.M.V.S.Dharmasena,A.M.R.Darshana,C.D.Jayasinghe. (2010). A vertical Growing Method for Seed Potato (Solanum Tuberosum) Production. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 20.
- M.D.D.E.Jayamanna, H.M.V.S.Dharmasena. (2013). Suitability and Economic Impact of Intercropping Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.) and Maize (Zea Maize L.) in Uplands During Yala Season in the Up Country Intermediate Zone. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 15:365.
- M.D.D.E.Jayamanne, H.M.V.S.Dharmasena. (2010). Effect of Plant Density on Yield And Quality of Capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) in Up Country Intermediate Zone. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 12:277-281.
- M.D.D.E.Jayamanne,A.Elangeshawaran,K.D.Harris,H.M.V.S.Dharmasena. (2015). Market Demand for Head Size of Cabbage and Suitable Plant Spacing for Down Sizing it to Meet the Demand. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 17:144-153.
- K.M.S.Kodikara, K.P.Somachandra, S.M.Wijesundara. (2008). Potential of Rooted Suckers of Hybrid Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) Under Projected Culture. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture , 10:73-80.
- N.S.Senanayake, K.P.Somachandra, T.K.A.I.Hadji, K.D.M.Kularathna, A.Dharmasena. (n.d.). Stump Suckers as Planting Materials in Cabbage Cultivation.
Publications Agronomy
Research Papers:
- Abhayapala, K.M.R.D., W.A.J.M. De Costa, R.M. Fonseka, K. Prasannath, D.M. De Costa, L.D.B. Sooriyagoda, ,P.D. Abeythilakeratne and M.M. Nugaliyadde (2014). Response of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) to increasing growing season temperature under different soil management and crop protection regimes in the Upcountry of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research. 25 (4): 455 – 469
- Abeythilakarathna, P.D.,Fonseka, R.M.,Eswara,J.P. and Wijethunga, K.G.N.A,B. (2013). Relationship between total solid content and red, green and blue color intensity of strawberry (Fragria x ananassa Duch.) fruits. Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 8 (2): 82-90
- Gamage, G.G.S.U., Pushpika, H.M.P., De Costa, W.A.J.M., and Nugaliyadde, M.M. (2015). Effect of cold storage duration on the growth and yield performances of Potato variety Granola. ASDA.17:111-113.
- Jayamanne J.M.D.D.E., Hapuhinna, H.K.G.I.S.B., Kumarasinghe, H.K.M.S., Elangeswaran,A, ., Dharmasena,H.M.V.S., Dharshana, A.M.R. and Jayasinghe, C.D. (2018). A vertical growing method for seed potato (Solanum tuberosum) production. Tropical Agriculturist.66(4), 74-86.
- Jayamanne, J.M.D.D.E., Fonseka, H.H., Nissanka, S.P., Jayasinghe, C.D., Darmasena, H.M.V.S., Darshana, A.M.R. and Samaraweera, S.M.U.I. (2017). Yield and Quality evaluation of potato varieties (Solanum tuberosum) grown in different agro-ecological regions. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 19 (1): 176-193.
- Jayamanne,J.M.D.D.E.,Jayasinghe, C.D.,Samaraweera,.S.M.I.U.,A (2016) simplified nutrient film technology (SNFT) for seed potato production, Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 18: 199-203(Short communication)
- Jayamanne, J.M.D.D.E., Elangeshwaran, A., Harris, K.D., and Dharmasena, H.M.V.S. (2015) Market demands for head size of cabbage and suitable plant spacing for downsizing it to meet the demand. ASDA.17:144-153.
- Jayamanne, J.M.D.D.E., Kodikara, L.S.L., Amarasinghe, M.K.T.K., Samaraweera, S.M.U.I., and Jayasinghe, C.D. (2015). A low-cost liquid nursery for production of rooted stem cuttings as planting materials for hydroponic potato production. ADSA. 17:222-232.
- Kodikara, K.M.S.,(2023) Contributed to develop training curriculum for protected agriculture under consultation project on the exit program of the “Training and Workshop on Sustainable Protected Cultivation Training of Trainers Sri Lanka” collaboration with the embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands to Sri Lanka.
- Nimasha H.A.S., Gamage G.G.S.U., Premathilake U.G.A.T., Kosgolla W.G.R.S., Abeykoon A.B.M.C.W., and Marapana W.M.W.S.. (2023). Growth and yield performances of exotic potato varieties (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Up Country Intermediate Zone of Sri Lanka. 9th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Pavithrani Y.L.B. and Fonseka H.D. (2019). Effect of harvesting time on the seed yield and quality of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.21.160.
- Pavithrani, Y. L. B., Wijewardhana, K.G.U and Ariyarathne, J.D. (2017). Preliminary agronomic evaluation of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) in up country intermediate zone Sri Lanka. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture 2017, 18: 228-231. (Short communication)
- Pavithrani, Y. L. B., C. J. Karunarathne and K.P. Somachandra (2016). Effect of minimum temperature fluctuation during dormancy period on total harvestable yield of Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) in Up Country Intermediate Zone of Sri lanka. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture 2016, 18: 237-240. (Short communication)
- Rupasinghe, C.P., K.D.N. Weerasinghe and K.M.S. Kodikara (2007). Selection of the raw materials for efficient distillation of Cinnamon leaf oil. Proceeding of the 4th academic sessions, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 2007. Pp 33-40.
- Senanayake, N.S., Somachandra, K.P., Hadji, T.K.A.I., Kularathne, K.D.M., Dharmasena, A. (2019). Stump suckers as planting materials in cabbage cultivation. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.21.160.
Poster / Newspaper articles / leaflets
- Jayamanne, J.M.D.D.E., Samaraweera, S.M.U.I., and Jayasinghe, C.D., Kodikara, L.S.L., and Amarasinghe, M.K.T.K. (2015) “Jala ropitha kramayata adu wiyadam beeja arthapal thawan”. ASDA Special edition. 46:48-50.
- Jayamanne,J.M.D.D.E. (2018).”අර්තාපල් කුලුණු වගා ක්රමයක්“.(In Sinhala)27.06.2018 (Lankadeepa)
- Jayamanne, J.M.D.D.E. (2018).”මල් ගෝවා-බ්රොකොලි වගා කලොත් අතමිට සරුයි“.(In Sinhala).04.07.2018 (Lankadeepa)
- Kodikara, K.M.S and Darmasiri, K.A.N.K. 2013. A simplified structure (Hanging bucket) for pre basic seed production of potato. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture. 15:383
- Pavithrani, Y.L.B, and Piyasena, H.M.(2018). Effect of plant spacing on seed yield and yield contributing parameters of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.20.
Publications Entamology
Research Papers:
Hadji, T.K.A.I., Senanayake, N.S., Dharmasena,A. (2023). Formulations of botanical extracts as nanoemulsion: Towards sustainable pest management in Agriulture-A review. Tropical Agriculturist, 171(1), 1-22.
Hadji, T. K. A. , Mazlan, N., Asib, N., & Adam, N. (2023). A low-energy approach for preparing a nanoemulsion formulation from Cymbopogon Nardus essential oil against sweet potato whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius). 4TH International conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Safety (Issue July, p. 34).
Hadji, T.K.A.I., Somachandra, K.P., Weligamage, S.S., Nishantha, K.M.D.W.P., Senanayake, N.S., Kularathne, K.D.M., Gamage, H.G.C.W., Dharmasena, A., Marasinghe, J.P. and Priyadarshani , S.D.K.. (2019). Evaluation of management strategies of Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in tomato. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.21.13.
Hadji, T.K.A.I., Somachandra, K.P., Kamalinie, S.N., Kularathne, K.D.M. and Senanayake, N.S. (2017). Small-scale farmers’ perception on pesticide usage: a case study from intensive vegetable growing areas in Welimada, Sri Lanka. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture 2017, 19 (2): 269-273. (Short communication)
Hadji, T.K.A.I.,Somachandra, K.P.Chathurani, G.D.G.,Jayaweera, J.M.S.K.,Kularathne,K.D.M.,Leelawathie, (2016). R.M. Bio-efficacy of botanical extracts against aphid population in roses and chrysanthemum. 9th National Symposium on Floriculture research. Department of national botanic garden, Peradeniya.
Ratnasinghe,G.(1991). Effect of neem derivatives and chitin inhibitors on semi-looper (Chrysodeixis eriosoma doubleday) and caterpillar complex in cabbage. Tropical Agriculturist,147,125-134.
Senanayake, N.S., Somachandra, K.P., Hadji, T.K.A.I.,Dharmasena,A, Kularathna,K.D.M. (2023). Management Strategies for controlling Tuta absoluta in farmer fields. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture 2023 (25), 338.
Senanayake, N.S., Somachandra, K.P., Hadji, T.K.A.I., Bandara, A.U.K.,(2014). Effect of organic and inorganic mulches on aphid population and yield of tomato. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture. 16: 135-141
Somachandra K.P., Senanayake. N.S., Wijesundera, S.M. (2008). Control of cabbage caterpillars (Plutella xylostella L.), (Chrisodeixis eriosoma) and (Spodoptera litura) with aqueous plant extracts in organic farming. Proceedings of the National Symposium. Faculty of Agriculture. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
Wahundeniya,I. (1993). Control of leaf eating caterpillars in cabbage using an insect growth regulator. Tropical Agriculturist, 149,81-88.
Wahundeniya,I. (1991). Effect of poultry manure on root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne Spp.) in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.). Tropical Agriculturist,147,143-153.
Technical Notes / leaflets
Hadji, T.K.A.I., (2017). “හරිතාගාර වගාව මයිටාවන්ගේ ගොදුරක්“(In Sinhala) – ‘Lankadeepa’, 15.02.2017.
T.K.A.I.Hadji, (2018). “ආරක්ෂිත ගෘහ භෝග වගාවන්ට හානි සිදුකරන කෘමි උවදුර පාලනය කළැකි ආලෝක උගුලක් නිපදවයි“(In Sinhala). 08.08.2018 (Ada).
T.K.A.I.Hadji, (2018). “ගෙඩි කණින කෘමියා මර්දනයට විදුලි උගුලක්“In Sinhala). 26.09.2018 (Lankadeepa).
Somachandra, K.P. Why whiteflies become a problematic pest? (in Sinhala). Uva Krushi Puwath
Weligamage, S.S., Marasinghe, J.P., Nishantha, K.M.D.W., Priyadharshani, S.D.K.P., Hadji, T.K.A.I., “තක්කාලි වගාවට හානි පමුනුවන පළතුරු මැස්සා සහ පත්ර හා ගෙඩි කණින්නා පාලනයට ඒකාබද්ධ පළිබෝධ පාලන ක්රමයක්“(In Sinhala) AgTech 08-August 2017
Weligamage, S.S., Somachandra, K.P. and Yapa, W.S.P.U. 2012. Integrated Pest Management in Vegetables (in Sinhala). A book published for the 100th anniversary of DOA.
Publications Floriculture
Research papers
- Chaturani, G. D. G., Somachandra, K. P., & Abeykoon, A. J. M. A. (2015). Manipulation of day length to control flowering in chrysanthemum. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 17, 382.
- Chaturani, G. D. G., Somachandra, K. P., Kamalini, S. N., & Abeykoon, A. J. M. A. (2015). Present status of floriculture industry in Badulla district. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 17, 315–320.
- Somachandra, K. P., Chaturani, G. D. G., & Abeykoon, A. J. M. A. (2013). The influence of gibberellic acid on flower production and quality and quantity of cut chrysanthemum under poly tunnel conditions. National Symposium on Floriculture Research.
Posters
- Chandrasena, W. A. H. P., Abeykoon, A. J. M. A., Samanthi, J. A., Chaturani, G. D. G., & Kodikara, K. M. S. (2015, December 21). Response of NPK on flower yield of Symphytotrichum lanceoletum in commercial cultivation [Poster presentation]. National Symposium on Floriculture Research, National Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
- Dissanayaka, N. B. U. (2016). Morphological characterization of gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii) accessions at Regional Agriculture Research and Development Center, Bandarawela [Poster presentation]. Annual Symposium of the Department of Agriculture, Plant Genetic Resources Center, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
- Dissanayake, N. B. U., Chathurani, G. D. G., Chandrasena, W. M. H. P., Abeykoon, A. J. M. A. C., & Samanthi, J. A. (2016). Morphological characterization of gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii L.) accessions at Regional Agriculture Research and Development Center, Bandarawela [Poster presentation]. 9th National Symposium on Floriculture Research, Department of National Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
- Dissanayaka, N. B. U., Somachandra, K. P., Abeykoon, A. J. M. A. C., & Chandrasena, W. M. H. P. (2018). Effect of propagation media on rooting of Chrysanthemum morifolium stem cuttings: Alternative substrate for propagation via stem cuttings. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.20.163.
- Jayasekara, E. A. E. S. S., Somachandra, K. P., Chaturani, G. D. G., & Gunawardhana, K. K. N. N. (2015, December 21). Cultivar response and fungicide efficacy against white rust (Puccinia horiana) on chrysanthemum [Poster presentation]. National Symposium on Floriculture Research, National Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Technical notes
- Chaturani, G. D. G., Abeykoon, A. J. M. A., & Samanthi, J. A. (2015). Chrysanthemum cultivation [Technical note]. Department of Agriculture Publications.
- Chaturani, G. D. G., Abeykoon, A. J. M. A., & Samanthi, J. A. (2015). Gerbera cultivation [Technical note]. Department of Agriculture Publications.
- Chaturani, G. D. G., Abeykoon, A. J. M. A., & Samanthi, J. A. (2015). Rose budding and grafting methods [Technical note]. Department of Agriculture Publications.
- Chaturani, G. D. G., Abeykoon, A. J. M. A., & Samanthi, J. A. (2015). Rose cultivation [Technical note]. Department of Agriculture Publications.
- Chaturani, G. D. G., Samanthi, J. A., & Chandrasena, W. M. H. P. (2015). Low cost alternatives in micropropagation of floricultural crops [Technical note]. Department of Agriculture Publications.
- Jayasekara, E. A. E. S. S., & Somachandra, K. P. (2015). Diseases of anthurium and chrysanthemum [Technical note]. Department of Agriculture Publications.
- Jayasekara, E. A. E. S. S., & Somachandra, K. P. (2015). Diseases of gerbera [Technical note]. Department of Agriculture Publications.
- Jayasekara, E. A. E. S. S., & Somachandra, K. P. (2015). Diseases of rose [Technical note]. Department of Agriculture Publications.
Publications Horticulture
Research Papers:
- Abeytilakarathna, P.D., R.M. Fonseka and J.P. Eswara (2016). Effect of organic and inorganic manures on yield performance of strawberries grown under the sub-tropical condition of Sri Lanka. Online Journal of Tropical Crops
- Abeytilakarathna, P.D., R.M. Fonseka, J.P. Eeswara and H.M.D.K. Herath (2014). Refractive index and spectral reflection in three leaf categories of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) Tropical Agricultural Research. 25 (2): 261 – 265
- Edirimanna, I.C.S., Dharmasena, H.M.V.S. and Darshana, A.M.R. (2017). A case study on current status and emerging challenges of protected Agriculture in Badulla district. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture 2017, 19 (2): 265-268. (Short communication)
- Herath, H.M.P.D., Kasthuriarachchi, V.D.W., Somachandra, K.P., Dissanayake, N.B.U., Iroshani, R.G.S., Heenkenda, H.M.S., Samaraweera P., Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S. (2014) Morphological characterization to differentiate sweet orange cultivars from sour orange in Sri Lanka. SLASS symposium.
Technical Notes/Newspaper articles/leaflets
- Abeythilakaratne, P.D. Passion fruit cultivation. Rivira. 02.11.2015.
- Abeytilakarathna. P.D. (2017). Make a Red lady papaya plant in a pot (Sinhala), Sirikatha, Colombo. 21.8.2017
- Abeytilakarathna. P.D. (2017). Mango tree in a pot (Sinhala), Sirikatha, Colombo. 24.07.2017
- Abeytilakarathna. P.D. (2017). Dragon fruit (Sinhala) , Sirikatha, Colombo. 10.07.2017
- Abeytilakarathna. P.D. (2017). Passion vine on a pot under small space (Sinhala), Sirikatha, Colombo. 26.06.2017
- Pavithrani, Y.L.B. Apple cultivation (In Sinhala).Tharuni. 28.09.2016
- Pavithrani, Y.L.B. Kaki Apple. Govikam Sangarawa, volume 45-04
Publications Plant breeding
Research Papers:
- Abeytilakarathna ,P.D., H.M. Jayamenike and K. G. N. A. B. Wijethunga (2016). Genotype-season interaction and yield stability analysis of bush beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Online Journal of Tropical Crops. [Available at https://tropicalagriresearch.blogspot.com/2016/10/genotype-season-interaction-and-yield.html]
- Abeytilakarathna, P.D. and K. Takagi (2016). Effect of high energy proton and carbon ion beams on fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) seeds irradiation. Online Journal of Tropical Crops. [Available at https://tropicalagriresearch.blogspot.com/2016/10/proton-carbon-ion-beams-on-fenugreek_99.html].
- Dissanayake R.N. (2024). Genome wide association analyses and genomic assisted rapid cycle recurrent selection of agronomic and biofortification traits using multi-parent derived population of rice (PhD Thesis). University of the Philippines Los Banos. Philippines.
- Dissanayake, R.M.N., Darshana, H.G.B. and Marapana, W.M.W.S. (2017). Genetic diversity analysis of brinjal (Solanum melongina L.) accessions grown in up country intermediate zone of Sri Lanka using morphological traits. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture 2017, 19 (2): 138-145.
- Dissanayake, R.M.N., Nakandala, N.D.U.S., Nawanjana, P.W.I., Rathnayake, R.M.S.K., Senavirathna, H.M.T.N., Senevirathne, R.W.K.M., Wijesundara, W.M.D.A., Ranaweera L.T., Ariyathilaka, O.W.S.H., Weebadde, C.K and Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S. (2019).Diversity analysis of selected Solanum species in Sri Lanka using molecular and morphological descriptors. Tropical Agricultural Research 30 (4).1-22
- Dissanayake, R.N., Marapana, W.M.W.S., Darshana, H.G.B., Ariyathilaka, O.W.S.H. and Kumarasingha, T.M.V.J. 2019. Heterosis among pole bean genotypes for yield and yield associated traits. Proceeding of the International Research Conference, Uva wellassa University. Sri Lanka.
- Gamage, G.G.S.U., Udage, A.C., Alwis, L.M.H.R., Marapana, W.M.W.S. and Ariyathilake, O.W.S.H. (2018). Gamma radiation sensitivity and effective dosage for seeds of tomato variety Katugastota Wilt Resistant. Tropical Agriculturist.166 (2):125-136
Publications Plant Pathology
Research Papers:
- Jayasekara, E. A. E. S. S., Somachandra, K. P., Gunawardhana, K. K. N. N., Somasiri, G. A. R., & Gunasekara, W. M. S. (2019). Preliminary validation of potato late blight forecasting models to predict the initial occurrence of disease and its management by fungicide spraying. Annals of the Department of Agriculture.
- Jayasekara, E. A. E. S. S., Somachandra, K. P., Gunasekara, W. M. S., Somasiri, G. A. R., & Gunawardena, K. K. N. N. (2018). Intercropping for the management of rust and angular leaf spot in bean. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.20.36-39.
- Jayasekara, E. A. E. S. S., Somachandra, K. P., Gunasekara, W. M. S., Gunawardhana, K. K. N. N., & Somasiri, G. A. R. (2016). An action threshold and a fungicide spraying schedule for rust and angular leaf spot in bean. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 18, 241–244.
- Jayasekara, E. A. E. S. S., & Somachandra, K. P. (2014). Common diseases of crops grown in polytunnels in Up Country Intermediate Zone and their management. Sri Lanka Plant Protection Industry Journal, 8, 64–67.
- Kularathna, K. D. M., Somachandra, K. P., Jayasekara, E. A. E. S. S., & Dissanayake, M. L. M. C. (2018). Strain diversity and host range variability of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, the white mould pathogen of cabbage. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 20.
- Mahalingam, T., Chen, W., Rajapakse, C. S., Somachandra, K. P., & Attanayake, R. N. (2020a). Genetic diversity and recombination in the plant pathogen Sclerotinia sclerotiorum detected in Sri Lanka. Pathogens, 9(4), Article 306.
- Mahalingam, T., Guruge, B. M. A., Somachandra, K. P., Jayasekara, E., & Attanayake, R. N. (2018). Phenotypic variation of cabbage white mold pathogen, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in the upcountry commercial cabbage fields in Sri Lanka. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 46(2).
- Mahalingam, T., Rajapakse, C. S. K., Somachandra, K. P., & Attanayake, R. N. (2020b). Carbon source dependent-anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) mitigates the sclerotial germination of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. Tropical Plant Pathology, 1–12.
- Mahalingam, T., Somachandra, K. P., Rajapakse, C., & Attanayake, R. (2020c). Efficacy of anaerobic soil disinfestation on the germination of sclerotia of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP) 2018: Plant Health in a Global Economy.
- Somachandra, K. P. (2012). Seasonal variation of rose (Rosa hybrid) diseases in Upcountry Intermediate Zone. National Symposium on Floriculture Research, Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
- Somachandra, K. P., Gnasekera, W. M. S., & Somasiri, G. A. R. (2012). Response of cabbage varieties to soft rot (Erwinia carotovora) and black rot (Xanthomonas campestris) diseases. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 14, 161–172.
Leaflets
- Jayasekara, E. A. E. S. S., & Somachandra, K. P. (n.d.). බෝංචි කහවීමේ හා මැලවීමේ රෝගය [Yellowing and wilting disease of beans]. Department of Agriculture.
Publications Soil Science
Research Papers
- Byoung Choon Jang, Kodikara,K.M.S., Weerasinghe,P. ,Wahundeniya,K.B. (2014). Testing of Different Fertilizer Practices on Carrot in Up Country Intermediate Zone (UCIZ) Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the 20th world congress of soil science, 8-13, June, 2014 Jeju, Korea. Pp180.
- Byoung Choon Jang, Kodikara,K.M.S., Weerasinghe, P., Wahundeniya.K.B., Ju-Young Lee, Ye Jin Lee, Byung-Keun Hyun (2013). Study on fertilizer Recommendation of Cabbage in Intermediate Zone of Sri Lanka. Korean Society of Soil Science and fertilizer. 2013. Pp 285-286.
- Dissanayake,D.M.U.L., Kodikara, K.M.S. and Herath,H.M.I.K.(2022) Effect of Rhizobium Inoculation on Nodulation and Growth Performances of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Different Nitrogen Fertilizer Regimes. Proceedings of 20th Agricultural Research Symposium 1-5.
- Henagamage, A.P., Seneviratne, G., Abayasekera, C., Kodikara, K.M.S., Wilson, N.L., Kennedy, I.R. (2014). Development of beneficial fungal- bacterial biofilms for plant growth promotion. 17th Australian Nitrogen Fixation Conference. Adelaide, Australia. Pp 116-117.
- Henagamage, A.P., Seneviratne, G., Abayasekera, C., Kodikara, K.M.S. (2014). Preliminary screening of fungal and bacterial strains to develop beneficial biofilms. Proceedings of the postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Pp 70.
- Henagamage, A.P., Seneviratne, G., Abayasekera, C., Kodikara, K.M.S. (2014). The effect of fungal-bacterial biofilms on tuberization of potato (SolanumtuberosumL.). Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Pp 485.
- Henagamage, A.P., Seneviratne, G., Abayasekera, C., Kodikara, K.M.S. (2014). Effect of microbial inoculation on tuber development of potato (Solanumtuberosum L.). 1st Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp 115.
- Hewage, S., K. Okada, T. Takahashi and M. Kodikara (2014). Assessing the Effect of Soil Erosion Control Measures on Crop Yield on Slopping Agricultural Landscape of Sri Lanka. Conference on Sri Lanka – Japan Collaborative Research 2014. University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 15th December 2014. Pp 19.
- Hewage, S., K.Okada, T. Takahashi and M.Kodikara (2013).The Short-Term Effect of Soil Conservation Measures on Yield Variation of Upland Food Crops on Sloping Agricultural Lands of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 114th Conference of the Japanese Society for Tropical Agriculture.Memanbetsu, Hokkaido, Japan, 14th-15th September 2013. Pp 35-36.
- Hewage, S., K. Okada, T. Takahashi and M. Kodikara (2013).The Applicability of WEPP Model in Soil Erosion Prediction under the Upland Vegetable Crop Production System in Sri Lanka. Transactions of the Annual Conference of the Japanese Society of Irrigation, Drainage and Rural Engineering.Tokyo, Japan, 03rd-05th September 2013. Pp 472-473.
- Kodikara. K.M.S, P.S. Sangwan, Mangat Ram and Kavinder (2019). Response of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Crop to Levels of Phosphorus Application under Aerobic (Direct Seeded) and Wet (Transplanted) Conditions. Proceeding of the International Symposium on Sustainable Soil Management, Soil Science Society of Sri Lanka. Pp 42-43.
- Kodikara,K.M.S, O.V.D. Thathsarani, K.A.N.K. Darmasiri, L.P. Vidhanaachchi and R.D.J.K. Wanasinghe (2018). Solution pH alteration on induction of tuber initiation in hydroponically grown potatoes. Tropical Agriculturist, Vol.166 (1)
- Kodikara,K.M.S, R.M.R.K. Ramanayaka,K.P. Somachandra,S.M.G.K. Yatagama and C.P. Udawatte (2017). An appropriate extraction method to determine plant available phosphorus in agricultural soils of the up country intermediate zone of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agriculturist, Vol.165 (4), 2017
- Kodikara. K.M.S, P. Weerasinghe, N.R.N. Silva, B.C.Jang and K.A.N.K. Darmasiri (2015). Different Fertilizer Management Practices on Growth, Yield and Quality of Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) Grown in Ultisols of Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the 12th International conference of the East Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Societies, Nanjing, China. 18-21 September 2015. Pp 216-217.
- Kodikara, K.M.S.; Weerasinghe, P.; Silva, N.R.N.; Jang, B.C.; Yatagama, S.M.K.G.; Darmasiri, K.A.N.K.; Wanasinghe, R.D.J.K. Different Fertilizer Practices on Soil Chemical Properties and Cabbage Yield in Up Country Intermediate Zone (UCIZ) Sri Lanka (Department of Agriculture: Peradeniya, 2013)
- Kodikara, K.M.S and K.A.N.K. Darmasiri (2013). A simplified structure (Hanging bucket) for pre basic seed production of potato. Annals of the Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka. Vol.15. Pp 383
- Kodikara, K.M.S, T.P. Pahalage and S. Parthipan (2011). Response of Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilizer on growth and Flower Production of Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii) in Soil based growing media. Proceeding of the National Symposium of Floriculture Research, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sri Lanka and Council for Agriculture Research Policy, Sri Lanka, 16th December. Pp 71.
- Kodikara K.M.S., S.M. Wijesundara and S.M.K.G. Yatagama (2008). Selected chemical characteristics of Soils in Potato Growing Areas of Up-Country Intermediate Zone in Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the National Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp 101.
- Kodikara, K.M.S, K.P. Somachandra and S.M. Wijesundara (2008). Potential of Rooted Suckers of Hybrid Tomato under Protected Culture. Annals of the Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka. Vol: 10.73-80.
- Layani,M.M.K.R., Kodikara K.M.S., and Herath, H.M.I.K. (2022).Evaluation of Nodulation and Growth Performances of Pole Bean Varieties Grown in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 20th Agricultural Research Symposium 634-638.
- Madhushanka,B.R.D, . Kodikara K.M.S, Christina, and Vinujan, S., (2022).Evaluation of Water and Fertilizer Use Efficiency of Aeroponic and Substrate Culture in Green House Vegetables, Conference on Technological Advances and Innovations 2022. Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
- Marapana W.M.W.S., Kodikara K.M.S., Galahitigama G.A.H. (2023) Field Validation by a Rapid Method to Determine Lime Requirement for Potato and Vegetable Cultivating Soils in Welimada (ADA) Segment (2023) Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
- Rajarathna, M.I.V., K.M.S. Kodikara and S.D. Wanniarachchi, (2013) Developing a Rapid Method for Calculating the Lime Requirement for Upcountry Intermediate Zone Soils. Proceeding of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 22
- Rathnayaka,. R.M.A.N. Weerakkody,W.A.P., Kodikara,K.M.S. and Chandrasiri, R.S. (2015). Growth Stage Based Fertilizer Application of Petunia To Adjust Electrical Conductivity and pH of the Growing Media. Proceeding of the National Symposium of Floriculture Research, Department of National Botanic Gardens, Sri Lanka and Council for Agriculture Research Policy, Sri Lanka. 04.
- Withanage, N.S., R.A.P.I.S. Dharmadasa, and K.M.S. Kodikara, (2012). Applicability of Estimating Evapo -Transpiration Using Different Methods for Badulla Region. International Symposium on Global Challenges through Knowledge and Wisdom, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. 2012, Vol II: 523-526.